PS A.K.A. Depot Deluxe | The Nine Streets | De Negen Straatjes
After the barber the other day, I finally wandered into a store I must have passed dozens of times on Oude Spiegelstraat, one of the famous shopping streets that compose The Nine Streets (De Negen Straatjes) in Amsterdam Centrum. This is one of my favorite and perhaps coolest, wackiest and most fun shopping and dining […]
Keukenhof Holland | 2015 | Tulips! Flowers! Tulips!
[ Note : This post by Elana provides further insight into a visit to Keukenhof. More details and links, including transportation suggestions for a visit can be found by referring to the blog post Keukenhof Holland | Amazing garden and a great option if you have a layover at AMS (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol). Remember, Keukenhof is […]
zapper | Scan. Pay. Go! | Mobile phone payment for restaurants in the Netherlands
I recently had the opportunity to try zapper at one of my favourite pan-Asian local restaurants, Sing Sing in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid. You can download zapper here (available for Apple, Android and Windows phones). Zapper™ for Restaurants allows you to pay in Restaurants with a quick scan. When you are ready to leave, just zap the QR […]
Keukenhof Holland | Amazing garden and a great option if you have a layover at AMS (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol).
[ Note : Be sure to also see Elana’s post on Keukenhof for some more great pictures and touring details. ] The second largest flower garden in the world often referred to as the “Garden of Europe” is located in Lisse, the Netherlands southwest of Amsterdam. The garden is open from mid March until mid May […]
KLM 747 Amsterdam to Tokyo (AMS-NRT) thoughts of a 13 year old.
What is business class like on the upper deck of KLM? The upper deck on KLM is very spacious, has polite staff, and beautiful views.
Delta SkyMiles Award Bookings on delta.com, watch the taxes.
We all know that ex-Europe in comparison to ex-USA taxes are much higher when booking Delta SkyMiles award flights. Sometimes, especially in premium cabins the difference can be quite extreme when originating in Europe. Recently I was working on some China Airlines award reservations. It is also nice to note that you can now easily book […]
Lunchtime | l’entrecôte et les dames
Starting my series on lunch in Amsterdam, this week, we will look at a lovely restaurant in the Museumplein area of Amsterdam. Convenient to most of the major museums, as well as hotels in Oud Zuid (Old South) and Leidseplein. It is also moments away, and across the street from The Concertgebouw. L’entrecôte et les […]
